I always wondered how you remove the old glue from the rims before applying new one. Is it an easy process? Can you do it on the road?

Thanks.

I don't remove the old glue unless the layer becomes too thick...
Before i apply the new one, the rim was like that :

On the road I take under my saddle a tubular that has been mounted and used previously. With the glued surfaces stuck to one another.
With the residue on the rim and on the tubular, it will be well adhered within a few minutes of riding.

Fresh glue will make like a lubricant : most glue containers say not to ride them for 24 hours.

The rougher the surface the better the attachment, indeed. For me the same threatments as Wilfred for tubular use. The protection of the rim is new for me, but a nice solution. Because some undone drips can cause problems in brake using etc. Never to old to learn, thanks

That is a really beautiful machine I bet it rides as well as it looks, my Merckx corsa extra is SLX new and it is the nicest frame to ride.
Great pics but please give us a ride report to make us jealous Jamie

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